Funeral services took place July 7 for Robert James Whalen, 18, of North Bergen. He passed away July 3 after a long illness. He lived his whole life in North Bergen and graduated from the high school this year. Robert was an avid skate boarder, he fulfilled his wish to go the Element Skate Board Co. thru Make A Wish Foundation. He also attended and served as counselor at the Eagle Mount Camp for children with cancer in Montana. He was the son of Richard and Helen (Reyes) and brother of Barbara Whalen, Michael and Richard Whalen. Also surviving is his grandmother Margaret Reyes. Services arranged by the Leber Funeral, Union City.